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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.08, 4,506.96 and 2,821.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.08, 4,506.96 and 2,821.10 is: 3,884.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.08 : 4,506.96 = 2,821.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.08/4,506.96 = 2,821.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.08x = 4,506.96 × 2,821.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.08x = 12,714,584.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,714,584.86/3,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.59

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